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Lead Wings commented on Need Help Please - Buying First Graphics Card
Thanks for all the advice everyone - a lot to consider. I will see what my son comes up with in his research then bounce any specifics if…

When you say used, where are you thinking - Facebook marketplace, gumtree?? I see even Aliexpress comes up with second hand?

Lead Wings commented on Need Help Please - Buying First Graphics Card
So after some poking around, I have found these: - Radeon RX 7600 $400…

thanks. So much to learn. To my old eyes, his current games scaled to 1080P on the 27" look amazing. But last time I played it was CRT…

The 1080P screen is orientated vertically (this is my WFH machine and it is good that way for reviewing documents etc) and it would be a…

Lead Wings posted a forum topic Need Help Please - Buying First Graphics Card
My son has decided he really really needs a graphics card. Neither of has ever bought a GPU, so want to get it as right as we can. To help…

Lead Wings commented on Oral-B Vitality Electric Toothbrush 2-Pack $27 (OOS), 3D White 190g Toothpaste $3.34 + Post ($0 w/Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I would avoid the toothbrushes with NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries, and stump up for one with a lithium battery. Will last much longer…

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seniordoc on Gaming PCs: R5-7500F, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD $1388 (OOS) | R7-9800X3D, RTX 5090, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD $4999 + Del @ TechFast

I am an old man too, and have just bought one of these for my WFH machine - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/891923 - the 5600G option.…

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Yekul on Ozito PXC 18V 5.2Ah Battery, Twin Pack PXTBP-252 $179 Delivered / C&C / in-Store @ Bunnings

No, but the C rating on the batteries may mean that a smaller battery will have voltage sag so as power is volts x current, if the volts…

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Nebula PC on Workstation PCs: 5600G, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $468 | 9700X, RTX 4060, 32GB CL32 6000MHz RAM, 1TB SSD: $1528 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Thanks. Yes the direct link app shows Bankstown, so looks like an app glitch

Lead Wings commented on Workstation PCs: 5600G, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $468 | 9700X, RTX 4060, 32GB CL32 6000MHz RAM, 1TB SSD: $1528 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC
@Nebula PC My order has just shown as shipped - but says it is in India. Do you assemble you PCs in India?

TC-70 available for $29. No idea what the differences are but looks like 1080 vs 2K…

Lead Wings commented on Gaming PC: R5 8400F, 1TB M.2, 650W PSU with RTX 4060 $998, 4060 Ti $1198, 5060 $1148, 5060 Ti $1248 + $50 Delivery @ Nebula PC
The "Other deals" links you have at the bottom of your post have Workstation PCs: 5600G, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $468 - but when i go to your…

Lead Wings commented on Klein Tools Folding Saw Jab $17.50 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I have one of these in my 4WD. Perfect for overhanging branches etc

The front/objective lens on that is tiny. Have a look at the old equivalent 28mm f2.8 Ai lens and how much bigger the front lens is. I…

Lead Wings commented on Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 EV Charger $710 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bunnings Warehouse
Why do they call this a charger? Isn't it just an interface box and the charger is in the vehicle? Unless it is DC charging?

Lead Wings commented on Pinnacle 600x 270x 450mm Multi-Coloured Kids Garden Planter $19 (RRP $29) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings
Is this UV stabilised so this can be used inside under grow lights? Asking for a friend's kids

Cool thanks. Looks like that guy got a score with his batteries/chargers. Also would want to look into current draw vs what a power tool…

Anybody thought/tried using these for DIY electric bike?

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Boioioioi on [NSW] DIY LiFePO4 Battery Workshop 10am 17/11/2024: $555 for 12V 105Ah 150A, $1499 12V 314Ah 250A @ Muller Energy

I have used similar cells (302 AH) for my home battery. Need a 16 cell BMS if making a 48V (60V) system.

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stumo on Victron Blue Smart IP65 Battery Charger 12V 10A SLA LifePO4 $128.95 Delivered @ Micktron via eBay AU

Thanks Stumo. Yeah there have been a lot of learnings about LFP over the last couple of decades and how to treat the batteries, as well as…

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stumo on Victron Blue Smart IP65 Battery Charger 12V 10A SLA LifePO4 $128.95 Delivered @ Micktron via eBay AU

Stumo, out of interest where does your line about the 13.7V float leading to 20% degridation come from? Not trying to start a fight here,…

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Wackojacko99 on Victron Blue Smart IP65 Battery Charger 12V 10A SLA LifePO4 $128.95 Delivered @ Micktron via eBay AU

BTW the Porjecta I had was the non-lithium version. Basically if your DC/DC has an AGM setting (14.2 or 14.4 V) and 3 stage charging it…

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Wackojacko99 on Victron Blue Smart IP65 Battery Charger 12V 10A SLA LifePO4 $128.95 Delivered @ Micktron via eBay AU

We have 200 Ahr lithium in our camper trailer. We did a year around Australia so were living out of it. We had the 15A Victron for AC…

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Ladcake on [WA] 4 Free Tickets to Perth Zoo with Free Public Transport @ ServiceWA App

I went to a zoo and all they had was a dog. It was a Shih Tzu

Lead Wings commented on [eBay Plus] Lightfox Pair 6inch Osram LED Light Pods Combo Beam Light Bar Offroad 4x4 $10 Delivered @ Sunyee eBay
Just tried to get this and you need to be an e-bay plus member. You should note that in the description/title.

Lead Wings commented on [eBay Plus] Lightfox Pair 6inch Osram LED Light Pods Combo Beam Light Bar Offroad 4x4 $10 Delivered @ Sunyee eBay
For Info I initally had a combo wide/spot light bar on my car, and found it worse for highway driving as it put too much light into the…

Lead Wings commented on Buy 1 Solar Powered Waving USA President $6.95 & Get 1 Dancing Mexican Cactus Free + Shipping (Free MEL C&C) @ Smooth Sales
Good for target practice

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Captain Yobbo on CURT Spectrum-2 Brake Controller $100 + $10 Delivery ($0 BNE C&C/ $150 Spend) @ Auto Parts Guys

They are just pedalling confusion
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